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by MATTHEW BOYLE 23 Nov 2013, 1:38 PM PDT for Breitbart News Col. Allen West, former GOP U.S. Congressman from Florida, said at a Thursday morning panel focused on the devastating economic impacts of amnesty that economic policies that displace black youths from jobs—like President Barack Obama’s immigration policies—have led to fads like the “knockout game.” The […]

Forty years ago, 72% of House lawmakers and 78% of those in the Senate had served in the armed forces. Veteran representation on Capitol Hill has been steadily declining since the early 1970s, largely a result of the World War II generation steadily leaving public office. But those who have served in the military have […]

Finish this sentence: Since ObamaCare went into effect for individuals on October 1, my health insurance…………… Chances are someone you know has either lost their health care coverage or seen their premiums sky rocket…or maybe it’s happened to you. So far, 5 million Americans have received notices that they’re being dropped by their insurance company […]

You’ve probably never heard of her before, but you will soon…because Mayor Mia Love is about to become a household name. Last summer she gave one of the most heart-felt and inspiring speeches I’ve heard at the Republican Convention and gave liberal Congressman Jim Matheson the fight of his political life in Utah’s 4th Congressional district. She […]

A new poll from Bloomberg shows 68% of Americans say the U.S. is on the wrong track. Let me put that into perspective: 2 out of every 3 Americans believe this nation is heading in the wrong direction. Friends, clearly something is very wrong in Washington. >> We have a president who doesn’t know which […]

Dear Friends, I need to hear from you today. If you’re following the stand off between House Republicans, Senate Democrats, and the White House, I know you’ll agree it’s disgraceful. We should be ashamed that Congress and the White House have allowed our country to return to the edge of the fiscal cliff after we […]

by Allen West – Facebook Timeline Photo’s As I awoke to this 12th remembrance of 9-11, I was saddened to learn the news of the passing of my Congressional mentor, Representative E. Clay Shaw. Congressman Shaw welcomed me to South Florida upon my retiring from the US Army in 2004. I will never forget meeting […]

By Cheryl K. Chumley for The Washington Times Former Florida Rep. Allen West said Wednesday that Congress needs to appoint a special committee to investigate the Sept. 11, 2012, fatal attacks on America’s consulate in Benghazi, Libya. “We’ve got a lot of questions,” he said, on Fox News. “This is why I believe we have to have that select committee to get to the […]

by Allen West via Facebook Now and then I like to share with you some items of hypocrisy when it comes to our government. I just received another notice from the US House of Representatives Committee on Ethics relating to the Ethics in Government Act. Yes, I know what you’re thinking. It seems they want […]

The Essence Of Leadership – Lessons from my life and recent American history Back in 2003 as a combat battalion commander in Iraq, I made a decision that changed the course of my life. I took an action to protect the men under my command by firing my service 9 mm Beretta pistol over the head […]

Published on May 8, 2013 by Pajamasmedia CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO: Pajamasmedia Col. Allen West has firsthand experience fighting with the left, especially on issues like race. The left has subjected Col. West to horrible libels over the years, but he has resolved to keep fighting for his values. Hear how he does it, and […]

Defense Department officials and military leaders warned in the months leading up to sequestration that the March 1 budget cuts would severely inhibit their readiness capabilities. Two months later, we’re seeing firsthand just how serious they were. According to Vice Admiral William Burke of the U.S. Navy: “Due to reduced training and maintenance, almost all […]

To say there’s a lot going on in our country right now would be an understatement. That’s why my team and I have prepared a personalized, confidential United We Stand survey just for you. Rest assured your answers to this survey will be kept confidential. You see, as Washington debates immigration reform and contemplates gun […]

Dear Friends: Tomorrow March 31st marks the first critical fundraising deadline for the Allen West Guardian Fund. Trust me when I tell you-the radical left will use the numbers we report as a benchmark for the strength of the conservative movement. We’ve set a goal to raise $250,000 before midnight on Sunday, but Sunday is Easter. […]

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xnL0s7C52gw] ABOUT THE FOUNDATION The primary objective of the Allen West Foundation is to educate and inspire the next generation of conservative leaders among the minority and veteran communities. ABOUT ALLEN WEST Allen West first took an oath to support and defend our Constitution as a young Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. During […]

Dear Friends and Patriots From the time I took an oath to support and defend our constitution as a young Second Lieutenant in the United States Army, I have committed my life to our nation and its constitutional principles. I feel a duty and an honor to encourage others to follow a similar path. That’s […]

The Allen West Guardian Fund was established as a PAC to support conservative military veteran and minority Republicans running for state and federal office, in the same vein as Allen West. Allen West first took an oath to support and defend our Constitution as a young Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. During his […]

Former U.S. Rep. Allen West, will be the featured speaker at the North Kingstown Republican Town Committee‘s 55th annual Lincoln Dinner. The dinner will be held March 9 at the Quidnesset Country Club. Fifty tickets, at $20 apiece, are available for a welcoming cocktail reception, from 5 to 6 p.m. Tickets to the social hour […]

by PJ STAR.COM By Journal Star staff PEORIA — Former U.S. Rep. Allen West will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Peoria County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner. The lawmaker, a retired Army officer, made frequent media appearances both during and after his time representing a Florida district in Congress. He lost a close […]

by Allen West on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 7:26am How many hard-working Americans have deadlines or “ suspense’s” to meet in order to keep their jobs? I recall while in the Army that the last thing you wanted to do was miss a suspense for an action or report. It was never pleasant to try and explain […]

by Allen West on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 I wish everyone a very Happy New Year! As I did my 7-mile run along the DC mall this morning I pondered where we are fiscally as a nation. We continue to have unserious band-aid type solutions to a very serious problem. I reviewed the Senate-passed legislation, and as […]

Dear Patriot, Greetings to our constituents, fellow Floridians, and indeed all Americans, it is time to prepare our weekly update for dissemination. Today is the 71st Anniversary of the attack on US Naval Base, Pearl Harbor which truly marked our entry into World War II. I can still remember my dad sharing with me his feeling […]

When Congressman Allen West was first elected 2 years ago he committed to his constituents that he would send them a detailed report each week as to what he was doing in his service for them, what the issues were that he was encountering and what progress he was making in addressing those issues. NO […]

Dear Patriots, Greetings to our constituents, fellow Floridians, and indeed all Americans. It is Friday, October 19th and it is time to prepare our weekly update for dissemination. Over the last few weeks, the nation has been focused on the events in Libya and the state of our nation’s foreign policy. I wrote an editorial […]

Dear Patriots, Greetings to our constituents, fellow Floridians, and all Americans. It is time to prepare our weekly update for dissemination. L’Shanah Tovah Tikatevu. I pray the Jewish community here in South Florida and across the globe enjoyed a wonderful and Happy Rosh Hashanah. A week ago at this time, I was supposed to be […]

Rep. Allen West Criticizes DOD for Not Opening Offices Required to Help Troops Vote By Melanie Hunter for CNS News (CNSNews.com) – Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) on Thursday chided Pamela Mitchell, acting director of the Federal Voting Assistance Program, for not completing the goal of the MOVE Act of 2009 – to open a voter assistance office on every […]

With sequestration looming, bill encourages bipartisan cooperation (WASHINGTON) — Congressman Allen West (R-FL) released this statement after introducing the National Security and Jobs Protection Act, to be debated in the House of Representatives Thursday: “In just over 100 days, automatic across-the-board cuts will take effect, substantially reducing funding for national defense and essential domestic programs by […]

by Congressman Allen West on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 10:23am (via Facebook) Let’s get right to the point, there has been an enormous amount of fear-mongering and scare tactics emanating from President Barack Obama and the liberal left on the issue of Medicare. We have a responsibility to our seniors and we shall keep it. We […]